The College of Education prepares teachers and psychology-related professionals to function effectively in a variety of roles. The Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education programs are designed and delivered to meet the educational needs of those preparing to work as teachers with young children (birth through grade 9). In addition, the College of Education offers a Bachelor of Arts program in Psychology to prepare students for entry into the mental health field and preparation for related graduate studies.

All undergraduate curricula emphasize a solid combination of liberal studies to enhance thinking and communication skills.

Undergraduate instruction combines classroom lectures with extensive field experience. The College of Education maintains excellent relationships with school districts in Cook and Will counties where student teaching and field work take place. Schools and mental health facilities throughout the Chicago area provide rich and diverse settings for the experiences related to the Psychology program.

“IAI” course designations refer to the statewide Illinois Articulation Initiative discussed on page 16 of this catalog and found at website www.itransfer.org.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
Elementary Education (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.)

    Pre-Clinical Psychology   

Minor

Psychology

Certifications and Accreditations

The college offers undergraduate programs approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for initial teacher certification in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. The College is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).